Pepper Jelly Pork

Pepper Jelly Pork
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    127

Experience the delightful contrast of sweet and spicy with this succulent pork tenderloin. A simple yet impressive dish, perfect for any occasion. Pairs wonderfully with a refreshing cucumber and red onion salad and creamy polenta or warm cornbread.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    355 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, black pepper, ground cumin, and salt. Thoroughly rub the spice mixture onto all sides of the pork tenderloin. Place the tenderloin in a shallow roasting pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Roast the tenderloin in the preheated oven until it's no longer pink in the center. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part to ensure it reaches 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). This should take about 30 minutes.

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Recipe View While the pork roasts, in a small saucepan over low heat, stir together the pepper jelly and balsamic vinegar until the jelly is completely melted and smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.

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05 Step

Recipe View Brush the melted pepper jelly mixture evenly over the roasted pork tenderloin. Return the tenderloin to the oven and continue baking until the jelly coating is hot and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes more.

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06 Step

Recipe View Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

For a milder flavor, use a mild pepper jelly. For more heat, use a hotter variety.
The resting time is crucial for the pork to retain its juices, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
If you don't have balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 42 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Modesta Botsford

    My family loved this! The combination of sweet and spicy was perfect. I served it with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans.

  • Chester Moore

    I was a little hesitant about the pepper jelly, but it turned out amazing. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Abigale Walter

    This recipe was surprisingly easy and the pork was incredibly flavorful! The pepper jelly glaze is a game-changer.

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